The document provides information about Japanese bento lunches. It discusses washoku or Japanese cuisine which focuses on seasonal, balanced, small portions and beauty. It introduces obento or "lunch in a box" and includes photos of different types of bento including picnic, train station, character, and everyday bentos. It outlines design specifications for bento including being portable, aesthetically appealing, balanced nutrition, using Japanese techniques or seasonal components, and considering the consumer. Tables show recommended bento box sizes and calorie amounts based on age and gender. The document proposes a teaching unit on bento including investigating bento through research and demonstrations, designing a bento using given specifications, planning and creating a bento, and evaluating the